Reflective Writing Skills for Appraisal & CPD

If you’re a doctor who wants to learn how to write effective reflections for your appraisal meeting, ARCP, or CPD activities, this one-day workshop is for you.

Our expert tutor will guide you through the process step-by-step, showing you how to translate your insights into the written word. You’ll learn that reflection is more than just a box-ticking exercise – it can significantly enhance your insight and empathy, help you to develop and maintain resilience, and reconnect you with what drew you to medicine in the first place.

The workshop is held in a supportive, interactive environment where you’ll have the space, time, and guidance you need to reflect on the challenges and successes of your practice. We’ll also explore the GMC guidelines on reflective practice and discuss their implications, as well as address any concerns related to confidentiality.

Why attend this course?

• Do you struggle to write reflections for your appraisal or ARCP meeting?
• Do you find yourself writing the same things over and over again?
• Do you enjoy reflection but aren’t sure how to approach it?
• Are you looking for new ways to deal with the stresses and strains of being a doctor?
• Are you confused or worried that reflective writing could leave you vulnerable to litigation?
• Do you want to discover a way to stop wasting time and make reflective writing a genuinely beneficial activity?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this course is for you.

What will you learn?

• How to write effective reflections for your appraisal meeting, ARCP, or CPD activities
• How to translate your insights into the written word
• How to enhance your insight and empathy
• How to develop and maintain resilience
• How to reconnect with what drew you to medicine in the first place

What are the benefits of attending this course?

• You will leave the workshop with a clear understanding of how to write effective reflections for your appraisal meeting, ARCP, or CPD activities.
• You will create a significant quantity of material during the day which you can use for your next appraisal or ARCP meeting.
• You will learn new ways to deal with the stresses and strains of being a doctor.
• You will develop your reflective skills, which will help you to improve your practice and become a better doctor.

Who should attend this course?

Any doctor who wants to learn how to write effective reflections for their appraisal meeting, ARCP, or CPD activities.